How to give medications You are here:HomeOur servicesList of servicesPalliative Care ResourcesAdministering medications and oxygen There are many ways to give medications. This may be through the mouth, under the tongue, applying a patch, by a suppository or by injections through the skin. The videos below show some of the ways medications may be given. Giving medications by mouth Video courtesy of Virtual Hospice Applying a medicated patch Video courtesy of Virtual Hospice Giving medications by suppository Video courtesy of Virtual Hospice Giving medications under the tongue Video courtesy of Virtual Hospice